April 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ixekizumab successfully treated a rare hair loss condition, leading to complete hair regrowth.
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May 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder affecting hair shape, seen in two brothers.
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for lichen planopilaris.
Treat active lichen planopilaris early to prevent permanent hair loss.
August 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract can slow hair growth.
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
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October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy may not show hookworms clearly, and comparing it with tissue studies could improve diagnosis accuracy for skin conditions caused by parasites.
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November 2005 in “Journal of pediatric health care” Head lice mainly affect children and are treated with special lice-killing products.
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February 1992 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” The farm-raised blue fox had a delayed winter coat cycle and abnormal hormone levels, but its hair growth and hormone changes were still linked.
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January 2001 in “Internal Medicine” Protein-losing enteropathy worsened with lupus symptoms but improved with prednisolone.
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma might be a new way to treat lichen planopilaris.
January 2025 in “International journal of research studies in biosciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress may play a role in Lichen Planopilaris.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
Clinical signs don't match inflammation levels in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare condition causing hairlessness and skin bumps, but normal teeth and sweating.
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September 2009 in “Psychosomatics” A girl initially thought to have a psychiatric disorder was later found to have a lupus-related condition, which improved with proper treatment.
July 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Early diagnosis and treatment can lessen the impact of cicatricial alopecia.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” A patient with "strawberry gingivitis" improved after correct treatment for Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
April 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports” Accurate diagnosis of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis is crucial to avoid mistaking it for more serious conditions.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Pathology” Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.
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January 2022 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY” Platycladus orientalis essential oil and ethanol extracts can be effective natural antioxidants and antibacterial agents.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Tectona grandis leaves may help treat hair loss and inflammation.
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March 2011 in “Korean Journal of Veterinary Research” Two dogs in Korea were diagnosed with a rare skin condition usually seen in cats.
October 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” Early diagnosis and treatment of Notoedres cati in cats is crucial for recovery and preventing reinfestation.
October 2023 in “International journal of science and research” Ayurvedic treatments can effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Areata without side effects.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study developed a mouse model for Alopecia Areata that responds to treatment, useful for future research.